as in believers
one who professes a religious faith
makes the case that one need not be a religionist to have basic moral values
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believers
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Among Sister Albertine’s growing flock of followers are many non-believers, some of whom are attracted by the curiosity of an unusual, and agreeable, figure offering a window into another world.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Share stories of doubters who became believers.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Religionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religionists. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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